Junior Loucheiz Purifoy, whose main position is cornerback, is expected to see time as a kick returner and a wide receiver for the Gators this season.

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The name started showing up on lists midway through last fall. By the time Florida arrived in New Orleans for an eventual 33-23 loss to Louisville, there wasn't much question that Loucheiz Purifoy would have a decision to make in 2013.

The former Pensacola Pine Forest star who chose UF over Alabama, Auburn and Miami, among others, played in all 13 games as a true freshman with 22 special teams tackles showing that big things were ahead. As a sophomore last fall, he was fourth with 51 tackles, which leads all returners this fall. And he is a preseason All-SEC pick virtually everywhere.